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article6126210Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:15:56 UThttp://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/Belvedere-s-historic-Locksley-Hall-shows-off-6049870.php
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Three architectural all-stars (interior designer Suzanne Tucker, architect Sandy Walker and landscape architect Stephen Suzman) spent years laboring on the ambitious project now available for $49 million. Because of its historical significance, the team needed to run plans past specialists tasked with preserving the home’s heritage. An octagonal pantry and a custom pot rack provide additional storage, while dual farmhouse sinks increase prep space. Since its creation the mansion has boasted architectural pedigree. Tucker and the clients opted for classical finishes in the home, though Tucker said its construction and use of natural light invites a variety of styles. By installing Corinthian moldings, mahogany doors, wainscoting and coffered wall panels, Tucker put the home in touch with its stately roots. Classical Georgian molding with corbels wraps around the living and a dining room opening to a teak veranda. Passionate cases could be made for the wraparound teak veranda off the main level, the formal living room with Rumford gas-log fireplace and picture windows or a great room with herringbone-patterned hardwood floor, concealed entertainment center and French doors opening to the vibrant landscape. Outside, the aforementioned pool sits beside a detached guest house with a steam shower, mosaic tiles and a bathtub with fossil stone coping. Dominating the entire third level, the suite opens to a private teak veranda and looks over virtually every notable aspect of the Bay Area. A study connected to the suite acts as an upscale home office with white oak paneling and bookcases with a Ceruse bleached finish. Calacatta oro marble and tiled mosaic flooring set in a basket weave adorn the space, and the spa bathroom hosts Waterworks fixtures, a walk-in shower with multiple body sprayers and a soaking tub. Eight mirrored storage closets with adjustable shelves revolve around a center island in the s ]]>
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